Endorsements & Testimonials
“After having spent more money on online dating than Invitation Only Matchmaking [IOM] charges and getting nowhere, I decided to hire a Matchmaker. I was shocked at the quality of my first match and made many first date rookie mistakes, so much so, I asked for a practice date. I did not know there were rules to dating but there are. Part of Jamie’s and Angela’s job is making us acceptable to someone else. She would tell me how to dress, what topics would be of interest to both of us, what we could and couldn’t talk about; by date #4, I was ready to meet my match. In 6 minutes and 20 seconds, I said to myself this could be the one girl I have been looking for all my life. We left the restaurant holding hands. Three months later we are still holding hands. Every time I would hit a snag, Jamie was there for me with answers. She gave me 120% and I love her dearly. Both Jamie and Angela come to you with my highest recommendation.”
“I enjoyed working with you. I can’t say enough good things about you and the dating service. You always went far above my expectations. I will highly recommend you and the dating service to anyone I meet who is looking for a special someone.”
“I know it harsh, but it’s like the Man of the Month club. I keep working and going about my day and you keep calling with quality, pre-screened dates. I’ll just keep hiring you until you find the one for me... Who has time for anything else and I have loved the QUALITY people that you have introduced me to thus far.”
“Dating through “Invitation Only Matchmaking” has taken away a lot of the stress of meeting someone new.
I did not like the online dating world. It seemed like half of the women were actually married and/or otherwise not completely truthful with their words. “Invitation Only Matchmaking” takes that concern away.
With Jamie, I can describe who I am and type of woman I am looking for, being as specific as I would like. Jamie and Angela then use their skills to try to find that woman. If my expectations are not reasonable, Jamie will tell me and explain the realities of dating in Southern Oregon.
They will help with some of the more uncomfortable aspects of dating, such as telling the other person there won’t be another date.
The feedback after the dates is very helpful. You can’t get that from a dating site. ”
“Who would have thought... a cooking class? Thanks to your encouragement I came and I met the one. Even when we had some differences, you were there for me. Thank you for everything you do and for introducing us. There’s no way I would have met her without you.”
“You were right. Penny is a wonderful lady and we have really hit it off together. We have a lot in common, have great chemistry, and are enjoying each other’s company. She has put a twinkle in my eye, a smile on my face, and a bounce in my step.
I thank The Lord for putting us together. I want to especially thank you for your interest and your involvement in my life and the way you just encouraged me. Your are a special lady yourself.”
“Had a very good conversation and evening with him and am looking forward to getting to know him even more. Thank you for the introduction. He and I are quite impressed with your matchmaking savvy! Thanks again.”
“I actually married someone I met before meeting the matchmaker - but because of you, I could recognize all of his wonderful qualities. Thanks for helping me to see this and not missing out on a really great guy!”
“After all the great feedback that I received from friends, I can’t believe it took so long to hire you! Thank you for the support after the match. Without you, I may have blown it. Because of you I got him and kept him.”
Kathy
"Thank you, Jamie, for the opportunity to have a mini-makeover as part of an interesting and fun experience. The Invitation Only staff welcomed me warmly, made me comfortable, and they were all very attentive and caring. The photo shoot was easy and I left feeling pampered and more glamorous than I ever expected to feel."
Kathy, Retired Social Worker, Grants Pass
Sharron
"Having been widowed for over four years, and trying all the "dating web sites" without success or satisfaction, I feel the experience with your organization exemplifies the quality of personal attention and professionalism that Southern Oregon is so desperately in need of. Thank you for the experience of working with your talented people who provide the photo, make-up and support. It was a blast!!"
Sharron Smith, Medford
Stephanie
"Jamie has been amazing through this process. She is very easy going, inspirational and has a unique perspective. I was very impressed by her intuitiveness of people and knowledge of her business. Thank you so much for this amazing opportunity."
Stephanie Maurer, Medford
Barbara
"Your staff acted professionally, along with the care they took to make me feel comfortable during the photo shoot. I liked what Hannah did with my eyes. She's a true artist with the makeup brush. Thank you for this really fun experience!"
Barbara Baker, Retired Nurse, Grants Pass
“I have worked regularly with Jamie on various projects, seeing her efficiency, organization and attention to detail. She has the ability to put people at ease and make them comfortable. She is confident and diplomatic, and takes pride in holding herself and her peers to a very high ethical standard.”
“I received my education from Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, California; one of the top photography schools in the world. I have specialized in advertising on the web and print for various companies, and I’ve worked with Jaime on many photo shoots. She is an exceptional stylist and art director. I trust her decisions completely. Jaime is such a warm- hearted individual. Recently she came shopping with me and picked out an amazing selection of clothes that I would have never thought to try on. My confidence in my appearance has shot up considerably. We also went through my closet, where we photographed and catalogued my full wardrobe. I really appreciated her opinions.”
“Jamie has an uncanny ability to connect with people, suspend judgement and provide an atmosphere of trust and openness with those that she interacts with personally and professionally. She has a strong commitment to whatever she sets her mind too, unsurpassed ethics and a strong morale compass that make her an excellent confidant, colleague and friend who can offer a wealth of wisdom from her experiences, A LOT of laughter (one of her trademarks!) and an excellent ear as a sounding board. Jamie gives each person she interacts with the time and attention that they need without making them feel rushed or uncomfortable, from grabbing a coffee to being in front of the camera. Jamie is a multi-faceted and talented professional who is reliable, great at building trust and speaks from the heart. ”
“I’ve ridden horses with Jamie for years and I consider her a close personal friend to both me and my family. Jamie has a strong commitment to the community and prides herself on making sound decisions. She has a generous heart and I admire the dedication she gives to this community, especially children - volunteering hundreds of hours of her own time to under-privileged kids.”